SVP Accounting, Tax and Treasury

Academy Sports; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President of Accounting, Treasury, and Tax to lead financial operations and compliance. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial reporting, managing tax strategies, and ensuring adherence to GAAP. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive the company’s financial goals. Join a dynamic team that values hard work and commitment, and contribute to the long-term vision of the organization while fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of high-level accounting experience required.
• CPA certification and a strong understanding of US GAAP essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Lead tax compliance and financial reporting processes.
• Develop and mentor accounting leadership within the organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s Degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Reporting to Academy’s Chief Financial Officer and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Senior Vice President of Accounting, Treasury and Tax will oversee and manage financial reporting and SEC compliance, capital assets, accounts payable, inventory accounting, treasury operations, income tax reporting and sales and tax compliance groups.

Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Work Experiences:

• 15+ years’ experience covering a broad range of accounting activities conducted at a high level of complexity, including progressively more complex assignments or projects
• Successful experience supporting the long-term view of a company’s business and vision through adherence to sound accounting policies and US GAAP
• Extensive technical and practical expertise in public company reporting and SEC compliance preferred
• Ability to partner effectively with all lines of business internally and interface with clients, vendors, executive management and the Board of Directors

Skills:

• Strategic thinker who can also understand tactical delivery of analysis as needed
• Track record of delivering high-impact results year-over-year
• Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Sound knowledge of financial activities, policies and processes, including consolidations, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, and US GAAP compliance
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at all levels
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor, member of a team, and leader of a team
• Ability to influence and gain acceptance and approval of ideas, proposals, and solutions
• Solid ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership skills including ability to prioritize critical needs, and handle a high volume of complex tasks within a given timeframe
• Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
• Demonstrates leadership and the ability to provide guidance and enforce governance with peers and counterparts
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, with a particular emphasis on Excel

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Academy’s accounting operations, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, maintenance of accounting and other critical corporate records, and application of related accounting and financial controls
• In collaboration with other executive staff, develops, implements, operates, maintains, and controls the essential operating systems, information, and financial statements of the company
• Oversee tax compliance, strategy and planning to minimize cash taxes paid
• Monitor legislative and statutory tax and treasury changes and assess potential impact to the company.
• Lead tax and treasury risk and cash management practices
• Spearhead year-end planning, including taxation of inventories, business incentives, and tax planning and research; keep tax department abreast of current laws and pending legislation with an eye toward opportunities beneficial to any and all of our entities; facilitate communication with appropriate company executives related to tax matters; be involved in professional associations and always mindful of best practices; develop, train, motivate and encourage staff
• Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual external and internal financial close and reporting processes, ensuring that an effective system is in place to meet close deadlines
• Support the CFO in achieving the overall financial reporting objectives
• Develop, recruit, mentor and strengthen the accounting leadership throughout the organization
• Identify ways to minimize the organization’s tax liability each year by creating and monitoring analytics to model the effects of business activities and opportunities that focus on forecasting impacts of various tax strategies
• Coordinate the timely and accurate completion of the Company’s Quarterly SEC Form 10-Q and Annual Form 10-K filings as well as any other filings required by the SEC in various transactions
• Ensure company’s financial, legal and tax structures and transactions are consistent with company ownership structure and needs
• Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.